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Two events at Steam Museum

for ladies and babies
A Ladies’ Health and Beauty Fundraising Day takes place on 17 Sep-
tember, 11am to 3pm, with all proceeds going to the Hop, Skip and
Jump respite care centre which opened at Upper Shaw Farm in West
Swindon in mid-July.
Organiser and mum of
a special needs child, Tina
Mason, is paying for the
venue from her own pocket
so that all income from
the day can go towards
the charity.
There will be over 25
stands plus demonstra-
tions and product try-outs.
Stalls already booked
include Beyond Beauty
spray tanning, Nicola
Roberts massage thera-
pist, Beautica threading
& henna tattoos, Heav-
enlea Nails, Marc Bowen Organiser Tina Mason at Hop, Skip and Jump
with her daughter Sky
personal training, Neals
Yard. Refreshments will be available ents 07974 320713 and on the door.
during the day. Also at Steam on 17 September,
Stall space is still available for the big Swindon Baby Show returns
the day. Contact Tina to book via with lots of great activities and
mace@macetoons.co.uk products for bumps, babies and
Tickets £3, from Beyond Beauty, pre-schoolers. See the advert on
tel 07778 664697 or Personal Pres- the right for details.
Extra spaces on offer at village pre-school

Lydiard Millicent pre-school has gone from strength to strength since
moving to new premises in September 2010 with Ofsted visiting just
two months later.
The pre-school which was rated Lydiard Millicent Pre-school LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ aspects welcomes children from all sections
by Ofsted now caters for 60 children of the community, including those & eduCation
from age 2½ to 5 years. with special educational needs and For children and their parents
The pre-school said farewell to those who speak English as an ad- Established 1986
thirty children who enjoyed an end ditional language. the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
of year party in July. Parent Rebecca Sessions are Monday to Friday: tel: 01666 510356
Horne said “the staff were always 8.45am to 11.45am; 11.45am to Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
very supportive with my son’s 2.45pm or 8.45am to 2.45pm. l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
special needs, providing activities Find out more at www.lydiard- secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
which help with his occupational millicentpreschool.org or mail: school club for children aged 5-11 years
therapy.” info@lydiardmillicentpreschool.org l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
Parent Steph Robinson, com- Brand new building opens l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
mented, “it was a very emotional The long awaited school for Lydiard 3-5 year olds
day for Finlay and myself. He Millicent welcomes children on l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
had a brilliant time despite his life Wednesday 7 September. There will staff and nursery nurses
threatening allergies and it has been be an open evening for anybody in- l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
reassuring to know the quality of terested in a place from 6pm to 8pm.
care he received.” www.lydiardmillicentcofe.wilts.sch.uk
Nutkinz Toddler Group which meets at Shaw Ridge Primary School raised
£320 for Barnados by doing a Big Toddle along Shaw Ridge.
The group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 11.30am. To
find out about places mail: nutkinz@hotmail.co.uk

Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
For children 3 months to five years
Open all year from 8am to 6pm
Extensive outdoor play & gardens
Easy access and safe parking
For information call: 01793 851495
www.thedaynursery.com
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS

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